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Small circumstances can indeed, have prodigious effects upon the life of a man. When I look back over the events of my life and analyze the substance of those events, I am almost startled by the trivial things without which I should never have set out upon, nor experienced, some of the most interesting adventures that ever fell to the lot of man.

Lilliputian Drinking Laws

After an incident with a Lilliputian drunk driver, I suspected Lilliputian attitudes toward drinking were different than our own. The banquet in observance of the eve of the national Lilliputian elections further confirmed my suspicions. The Donkgop, Medid Wherding, led … Continue reading

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Lilliputian Handshakes

The Donkgop filed down the stairway followed by the men of State. Upon reaching the ground he showed me his right hand which I perceived to be bound thickly in bandages. He also turned around to show me a pillow … Continue reading

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The Estibelobs

Literally — implorers; they evolved into the paynetakit. The capitol building of Lilliput bears very little resemblance to the great buildings of Mildendo. It is, nevertheless, an architectural gem. It is a long low building of seven stories, sky blue … Continue reading

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